Comments on: David Horowitz Denounces Obama Derangement Syndrome http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/ Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:15:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: aloysiusmiller http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3450 aloysiusmiller Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:19:44 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3450 Those who consider Obama to be extraordinary are racists who have incredibly low expectations of men and women of African descent. There exalting of Obama is patronizing and trivial. They are the real racists of America and Obama is an emblem of their racism. Those who consider Obama to be extraordinary are racists who have incredibly low expectations of men and women of African descent. There exalting of Obama is patronizing and trivial. They are the real racists of America and Obama is an emblem of their racism.

]]> By: joe http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3449 joe Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:24:44 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3449 Mr. Tomson, though deceptively subtle (just what the hell does "what I describe as the three-hour book-reading test" mean?) is, ultimately, specious, and proves Mr. Rosenbaum's point. Mr. Tomson, though deceptively subtle (just what the hell does “what I describe as the three-hour book-reading test” mean?) is, ultimately, specious, and proves Mr. Rosenbaum’s point.

]]> By: David Thomson http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3446 David Thomson Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:51:04 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3446 "...but Obama was himself an articulate" Barack Obama only appears articulate in front of a teleprompter. The man is a disaster in an ad-lib situation. He says virtually nothing insightful or particularly brilliant. Am I wrong? Perhaps you can provide a few examples. He is truly a very shallow individual. I agree with Shelby Steele’s contention that an Al Sharpton or a Jesse Jackson cannot win a major election. Barack Obama’s approach is subtler and less confrontational. He also tacitly offers guilt-tripped whites absolution if they support his political career. I am also convinced that Obama could not pass what I describe as the three-hour book-reading test. He is incapable of comprehending a work in a reasonable amount of time. It would be way over his head. Obama merely earned a law degree at Harvard. This simply means he can pass a state bar exam. Nothing more. Those comprising the pseudo-educated class deem Obama extraordinary. They have obtained fraudulent degrees from academic institutions who grade mostly on how well one adhere to leftist doctrines. Their contempt for scholarship and anti-intellectualism is downright embarrassing. To be blunt, they overall are dummies. “…but Obama was himself an articulate”

Barack Obama only appears articulate in front of a teleprompter. The man is a disaster in an ad-lib situation. He says virtually nothing insightful or particularly brilliant. Am I wrong? Perhaps you can provide a few examples. He is truly a very shallow individual. I agree with Shelby Steele’s contention that an Al Sharpton or a Jesse Jackson cannot win a major election. Barack Obama’s approach is subtler and less confrontational. He also tacitly offers guilt-tripped whites absolution if they support his political career. I am also convinced that Obama could not pass what I describe as the three-hour book-reading test. He is incapable of comprehending a work in a reasonable amount of time. It would be way over his head. Obama merely earned a law degree at Harvard. This simply means he can pass a state bar exam. Nothing more.

Those comprising the pseudo-educated class deem Obama extraordinary. They have obtained fraudulent degrees from academic institutions who grade mostly on how well one adhere to leftist doctrines. Their contempt for scholarship and anti-intellectualism is downright embarrassing. To be blunt, they overall are dummies.

]]> By: joe http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3445 joe Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:22:14 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3445 David Thomson: "Barack Obama is a shallow and poorly read man." What is your basis for that assumption? "Obama captured the Democratic Party presidential nomination only because of guilt tripped white voters." If we follow your line of reasoning, Al Sharpton should have captured the nomination in his earlier runs at the presidency. "A white man would have been eliminated early in the primary season..." Again, on what are you basing this assumption? At least part of Obama's appeal is that he is charismatic and that he projected an image of remaining cool under fire. As for the slim resume, that's not a bad thing for a senator to have, since Kerry and others were dragged down by their senate records. I don't doubt that Obama was helped by the fact that a lot of people who grew up in the 60s were committed to civil rights and felt it was time for an African American candidate, but Obama was himself an articulate and, for some, inspiring candidate. He was also aided by the fact that Hillary Clinton was not trusted by many on the left because of her support for the Iraq war and there were, surprisingly, no other inspiring candidates. Do you think any other presidential candidate, whether Republican or Democrat, would have a better plan for the economic crisis? I find some of the praise and adulation for Obama pretty hard to take, but most (not all) conservatives will not be pleased with any decision he makes. David Thomson: “Barack Obama is a shallow and poorly read man.” What is your basis for that assumption? “Obama captured the Democratic Party presidential nomination only because of guilt tripped white voters.” If we follow your line of reasoning, Al Sharpton should have captured the nomination in his earlier runs at the presidency. “A white man would have been eliminated early in the primary season…” Again, on what are you basing this assumption? At least part of Obama’s appeal is that he is charismatic and that he projected an image of remaining cool under fire. As for the slim resume, that’s not a bad thing for a senator to have, since Kerry and others were dragged down by their senate records. I don’t doubt that Obama was helped by the fact that a lot of people who grew up in the 60s were committed to civil rights and felt it was time for an African American candidate, but Obama was himself an articulate and, for some, inspiring candidate. He was also aided by the fact that Hillary Clinton was not trusted by many on the left because of her support for the Iraq war and there were, surprisingly, no other inspiring candidates. Do you think any other presidential candidate, whether Republican or Democrat, would have a better plan for the economic crisis? I find some of the praise and adulation for Obama pretty hard to take, but most (not all) conservatives will not be pleased with any decision he makes.

]]> By: bryan http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3443 bryan Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:32:32 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3443 You yourself wrote how the political correctness of theatre and academia have destroyed modern Shakespeare in relation to works like Merchant of Venice... you don't really believe conservatives are behind this do you? You yourself wrote how the political correctness of theatre and academia have destroyed modern Shakespeare in relation to works like Merchant of Venice… you don’t really believe conservatives are behind this do you?

]]> By: bryan http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3442 bryan Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:27:31 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3442 and no, I can not write like Mark Steyn or Charlie Finch... how would that make my post any less relevant, personal or honest? i have not seen many posts like mine on conservative or liberal websites... am I still contributing to the lowering of "the level of discourse in the blogosphere"? can you possibly disagree with me as an artist in NYC? please please please have at it... and no, I can not write like Mark Steyn or Charlie Finch… how would that make my post any less relevant, personal or honest? i have not seen many posts like mine on conservative or liberal websites… am I still contributing to the lowering of “the level of discourse in the blogosphere”? can you possibly disagree with me as an artist in NYC? please please please have at it…

]]> By: bryan http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3441 bryan Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:10:44 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3441 I know you read all of your comments because you often write a follow up post berating the 1 out of 30 comments that fits your "conservatives are hate-filled simplistic folk" agenda... please respond to my previous post at least within the "talkback" section... Let me know where real world situations such as mine would affect the liberal who happens to comment on a conservative website. You seem to care somewhat about culture... why have you zero comment on the obvious intolerance of the left when dealing with conservatives in the arts? it is real and it sucks, to put it plainly. I keep my mouth shut for fear of losing a job. Though my chosen career is difficult and there are many factors that lead to work or not even my silence has lead to great difficulty on sets. Anonymous BS on websites is one thing... try bringing it into the real world.. and no homophobia or racist accusations... whether you want to believe it or not, they are not POLITICALLY motivated. What say you? I know you read all of your comments because you often write a follow up post berating the 1 out of 30 comments that fits your “conservatives are hate-filled simplistic folk” agenda… please respond to my previous post at least within the “talkback” section… Let me know where real world situations such as mine would affect the liberal who happens to comment on a conservative website. You seem to care somewhat about culture… why have you zero comment on the obvious intolerance of the left when dealing with conservatives in the arts? it is real and it sucks, to put it plainly. I keep my mouth shut for fear of losing a job. Though my chosen career is difficult and there are many factors that lead to work or not even my silence has lead to great difficulty on sets. Anonymous BS on websites is one thing… try bringing it into the real world.. and no homophobia or racist accusations… whether you want to believe it or not, they are not POLITICALLY motivated. What say you?

]]> By: bryan http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3439 bryan Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:53:51 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3439 ALSO Ron... you will not ever get my full name because I had used it in the past and when someone had googled me as research for a possible acting gig the fact that I even mentioned that I was a Republican became a major issue. Please don't ever equate the left's intolerance to conservatives. I have experienced it first hand as an actor in NYC and it is disgusting. As someone on the left you will never have to feel like you can't speak your mind as an artist. I have to swallow my tongue on a daily basis if I want to act. What does being a Republican have to do with acting Shakespeare? ALSO Ron… you will not ever get my full name because I had used it in the past and when someone had googled me as research for a possible acting gig the fact that I even mentioned that I was a Republican became a major issue.
Please don’t ever equate the left’s intolerance to conservatives. I have experienced it first hand as an actor in NYC and it is disgusting. As someone on the left you will never have to feel like you can’t speak your mind as an artist. I have to swallow my tongue on a daily basis if I want to act. What does being a Republican have to do with acting Shakespeare?

]]> By: bryan http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3438 bryan Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:48:46 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3438 Fair enough Charlie Finch... I do read what you write and do see the nuance and am impressed enough in that I can not figure you out, which is a good thing. As far as comprehension and nuance how about the White House's inability to comprehend what exactly Rush said about Obama failing? They attacked a prominent private citizen by taking everything he said out of context. I agree that we posters should not engage in ODS...but how about you write an article about the leader of the free world blatantly misleading the American people about one of their fellow citizens who happens to disagree with borderline socialist policy? Personally I feel that Rush Derangement Syndrome right now far outweighs any ODS... And leftists equating Bush to Hitler was far more mainstream than some whackjob Christian Rightist calling Obama the anti-Christ. There is a big difference between an anonymous poster being extreme and the leftist attacks that were spewed daily by mainstream media types. Who of the "anti-christ" crowd is as prominent as Olberman, O'Donnel, Maher, Matthews, Stewart, Franken, Moore??? can you even name one? What about the Democratic house and senate reps comparing our troops to terrorists? ODS? c'mon. Fair enough Charlie Finch… I do read what you write and do see the nuance and am impressed enough in that I can not figure you out, which is a good thing.
As far as comprehension and nuance how about the White House’s inability to comprehend what exactly Rush said about Obama failing? They attacked a prominent private citizen by taking everything he said out of context.
I agree that we posters should not engage in ODS…but how about you write an article about the leader of the free world blatantly misleading the American people about one of their fellow citizens who happens to disagree with borderline socialist policy?
Personally I feel that Rush Derangement Syndrome right now far outweighs any ODS…
And leftists equating Bush to Hitler was far more mainstream than some whackjob Christian Rightist calling Obama the anti-Christ.
There is a big difference between an anonymous poster being extreme and the leftist attacks that were spewed daily by mainstream media types.
Who of the “anti-christ” crowd is as prominent as Olberman, O’Donnel, Maher, Matthews, Stewart, Franken, Moore??? can you even name one? What about the Democratic house and senate reps comparing our troops to terrorists?
ODS? c’mon.

]]> By: David Thomson http://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/03/30/david-horowitz-denounces-obama-derangement-syndrome/#comment-3437 David Thomson Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:13:03 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/?p=744#comment-3437 "What are these musings based on?" Fair enough. Do you really think Democrats would have picked a white man possessing such a slim resume with virtually no executive experience? Who are we kidding? A white man would have been eliminated early in the primary season---and Hillary Clinton would have captured the nomination. Mind reading is not required to reach this logical conclusion. “What are these musings based on?”

Fair enough. Do you really think Democrats would have picked a white man possessing such a slim resume with virtually no executive experience? Who are we kidding? A white man would have been eliminated early in the primary season—and Hillary Clinton would have captured the nomination. Mind reading is not required to reach this logical conclusion.

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